The c9 chord is a chord containing an additional ninth note, like its C dominant nine counterpart. This chord comprises C, E, G and D as its notes of composition. Here is a 3rd position c9 chord without a low E string (to make it a slash chord). Your index finger will press on the […]
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G minor pentatonic is one of the most ubiquitous scales used in western music – particularly among guitarists. This scale can be found across genres and is highly flexible. Em chord forms fit perfectly within pentatonic patterns 1-6; above you can see these forms represented in gray. Practice these shapes with a backing track to
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In 1997, Sugar Ray’s hit “Fly” would likely come on the radio and you might hear its E flat major chord at its turnaround. An E flat major guitar key is defined as one in which all its notes have been tuned down by half step – hence its name. Scales Scales form the cornerstone
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A song in a major key is likely composed using happy, upbeat chords with dominant tones that tend to come to rest on major chords; conversely if the tone seems downbeat or saddening it could be in a minor key. Music written in a minor key utilizes notes that follow a distinct sequence than those
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D Sharp diminished is a 7th chord that features a distinct and dissonant sound, formed from taking the 1st, 3rd and flat 5th notes from D# major scale to form it. This table illustrates the note interval qualities needed to form this chord, along with short notation and fingerings on a piano diagram above. Scale
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F is one of the more difficult chords for new guitar players to master. Learning it takes patience and practice in order to build up hand strength necessary to comfortably play barre chords. Here’s a simpler version of an F chord that doesn’t involve barring with one finger; this version may be easier for beginners
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Just as major scales, minor scales also possess a formula for their construction from any pitch. By following this pattern, one can construct both ascending and descending minor scales. Although natural minor does not include two pitches used to construct dominant-function chords (V and V7), melodies informed by this scale can still harmonize with these
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Have you been practicing guitar for some time, you may have noticed that chords in a minor scale differ from major ones in terms of construction. A minor triad contains only 3 unique notes compared to 7 for C major scale chords. Root note Root notes of chords are the lowest note in each chord
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There are countless classic (and not-so-classic) songs that contain the B flat chord, making it essential to know how to play it! There are multiple approaches to playing this chord, but two simple and accessible techniques for beginners are the E shape shortcut and fingerings presented here. Both use only three notes — known as
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G flat (F sharp), is one of the easiest chords to learn on guitar and one that is widely played. Here are some helpful hints and techniques for getting started with G flat. This chord is composed of a triad, the easiest type of chord to form on a guitar neck. If you’re new to
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